Flight Physics Intern: Build & Validate Real Flying Prototypes

Elysian Aircraft; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Elysian Aircraft in the Netherlands offers a Flight Physics Intern position to work with engineers on subscale flying prototypes used to evaluate aircraft dynamics in flight. This hands-on internship covers the full development cycle from design to assembly and testing.

As an intern you will build, wire, test hardware, and may contribute to flight-control software. You will be mentored by experienced aerospace engineers and can influence the exact focus of your project while developing practical

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of low-voltage electronics and electrical systems.
• Experience with 3D CAD and component design; CATIA experience is a plus.
• Experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi or similar platforms is a plus.
• Experience with carbon fibre manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble flight demonstrator components and subsystems.
• Design and manufacture selected components using 3D printing and composite manufacturing.
• Perform electrical wiring, soldering and low-voltage electrical integration.
• Support component layout, integration and system testing.
• Perform basic electrical calculations and engineering work.
• Depending on your interests, contribute to flight-control software and flight-control laws.
• Work with the engineering team to troubleshoot, improve and validate the demonstrator.

Skills

3D CAD

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Low-voltage electronics

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering / Aerospace / Mechatronics

Tools

CATIA

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Job description

Elysian Aircraft in the Netherlands offers a Flight Physics Intern position to work with engineers on subscale flying prototypes used to evaluate aircraft dynamics in flight. This hands-on internship covers the full development cycle from design to assembly and testing.

As an intern you will build, wire, test hardware, and may contribute to flight-control software. You will be mentored by experienced aerospace engineers and can influence the exact focus of your project while developing practical